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Judeo-Arabic books: an exclusive visit to the British Library

Tuesday 30 January 2018. 5.30pm – 7.30pm. Venue: The British Library, 96 Euston Road, London NW1 2DB
The British Library holds a very interesting collection of Judeo-Arabic books printed in Baghdad, Bombay and Leghorn, that were specifically intended for use by the Babylonian Jewish community. The collection spans more than 140 years and covers a wide range of subjects such as Bible, Halakhah, liturgy (including Passover haggadot), folklore, literature and much more. Discover these treasures with Lead Curator of Hebrew and Christian Oriental manuscripts Ilana Tahan 0BE. Spiro Ark/ Harif. Tickets limited: Book now, £20. Spiro Ark on 0207 794 4655 or info@harif.org.